1. Foolish by nature were all who were in ignorance of God,and who from the good things seen did not succeed in knowing the one who is,and from studying the works did not discern the artisan;
2. Instead either fire, or wind, or the swift air,or the circuit of the stars, or the mighty water,or the luminaries of heaven, the governors of the world, they considered gods.
3. Now if out of joy in their beauty they thought them gods,let them know how far more excellent is the Lord than these;for the original source of beauty fashioned them.